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3 Children Stabbed 3 Girls Killed in Southport
by Aishwarya
Updated Jul 31, 2024
3 Children Stabbed 3 Girls Killed in Southport
A tragic incident occurred in Southport, a seaside town in northwest England, where three children were fatally stabbed and eight others injured during a Taylor Swift-themed event at a dance school. This shocking attack left the United Kingdom deeply shaken.
The attack, one of the worst against children in decades, took place during a summer holiday event.
Police reported that two girls, aged 6 and 7, were killed, and many of the injured were in critical condition. A third child, a 9-year-old girl, later died from her injuries. Two adults were also critically injured while trying to protect the children.
Merseyside Police stated that they received an emergency call just before midday, leading to a major emergency response with 13 ambulances and other specialized resources dispatched to the scene. The community is left in disbelief and mourning after such a devastating event. (Source: BBC)
Who are the Victims of the Southport Attack?
The victims in the Southport knife attack were three young girls: Alice Dasilva Aguiar, 9, Bebe King, 6, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, 7.
Photos shared by their families show Alice in a white princess-like dress, Elsie smiling in a school uniform, and Bebe happily pointing to her t-shirt featuring characters from the musical "Wicked."
Bebe's family expressed their deep sorrow, saying they were devastated by her loss. Alice's parents referred to her as "our princess" and encouraged her to keep smiling and dancing as she loved to do.
Who Stabbed Children in the Southport?
The suspect in this case is a 17-year-old boy who was arrested at the scene for "suspicion of murder and attempted murder." He was taken to the police station and interviewed the following morning.
It was revealed that the suspect is from Banks in Lancashire but originally from Cardiff in Wales. He was carrying a knife when he entered the dance school in Southport. The police have not provided further details about him or his motive but have stated that the attack is not being considered a terror-related incident.
Reactions Over the Incident
The attack in Southport is the worst mass stabbing of children in the UK in decades, possibly ever. Taylor Swift, whose music was the theme of the event, expressed her shock and sorrow on Instagram.
Following the attack, a protest turned violent when far-right supporters targeted a local mosque, injuring a police officer and damaging police vehicles. Police emphasized that the arrested 17-year-old suspect was born in the UK and urged against speculation and violence.
